Fort Lee Business District Alliance to host annual Santa Saturdays this December

Santa Saturdays, sponsored by the Business District Alliance of Fort Lee, will take place Dec. 10 and 17, featuring carolers, opportunities to win Fort Lee Rising Reward gift certificates and refreshments, including candy canes, hot chocolate and cookies.Special to NJ.com

The Business District Alliance (BDA) of Fort Lee is sponsoring its yearly Santa Saturdays this holiday season Dec. 10 and 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the new park next to Hudson Lights, with parking adjacent to Main Street. Event visitors can receive a free picture taken with Santa Claus, enjoy carolers singing all the holiday classics, and many opportunities to win Fort Lee Rising Reward gift certificates. The BDA also will be offering refreshments, including candy canes, hot chocolate and cookies.

Santa Saturdays offers holiday shoppers special value deals at participating stores and restaurants. Winners of Fort Lee Rising Rewards can redeem their gift certificates at select locations within the business district. Go to www.bdaftlee.com/risingrewards for more information on participating locations.

A free picture taken with Santa Claus is offered to those visiting Santa Saturdays in Fort Lee, which will take place at the new park next to Hudson Lights.Special to NJ.com

Following their visit with Santa, event participants can take a stroll down Main Street and view holiday window decorations, many of which were donated by the BDA.

"We're excited to celebrate this holiday season and bring the community together to share in festivities and enjoy the decorations on Main Street," said Stuart Z. Koperweis, executive director of the BDA.

Fort Lee is a borough of Bergen County located on the Palisades overlooking the Hudson River and the New York City skyline. Home to more than 36,000 residents, the area is marked by a lively community of diverse eateries and retailers that also entice neighboring communities and visitors.